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Blooming Heart

Cotton candy dreamsRest on delicate petals Delighted heart blooms SeasonWords haiku invitation – Week 22 by Mark S. Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)

A common bird in the eastern half of the United States and Mexico. A non-migrating species so revered for its year-round vibrant red that it is honored as the state bird in seven different states, including North Carolina. I find the females to be quite lovely as well. She is also unique in that sheContinue reading “Northern Cardinal Family”

Native Wildflowers

For LENS-ARTISTS CHALLENGE #301 – FLORAL hosted by Sofia, I chose flowers native to the eastern United States. It is surprising how many of the “wildflowers” I photograph are not native to my area. Many state and county parks are working to eradicate invasive species and reintroduce native foliage.

Pause for Tea

Every morningfrom the side window I seeyou fervently gardeningWon’t you pause for tea?Every afternoonfrom the front window I seeyou hustle along the sidewalksacks hanging from armsWon’t you pause for tea?One day you will knock upon my doorI wait…The teapot is readyThe table set for twoJoin me for tea! Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #365 – Pause Kate’sContinue reading “Pause for Tea”

Missing Honey Bees

Honey bees missingAbandoned hangs honeycombProduction halted Week 21 haiku invitation by Mark S. at Seasonwords.com is to “write about a seasonal insect.”

A Haibun: Portable Gardens

I love being surrounded by plants and flowers. When two kittens adopted me, I had to move my “toxic” plants into a closed room. The weather has warmed enough to bring them outdoors for the summer. The pots get heavier each season. No fresh cut flowers In vases on the tableCurious felinesGardens indoors and outdoorsTransitionContinue reading “A Haibun: Portable Gardens”

Calm Waters

Time not squandered gazing upon calm watersFluidity of mindemerges Terri’s Sunday Stills: Not Quite #Watered Down Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #364 – Squander

Repurposed Seating

Pull Up a Seat photo challenge 2024 – week 20, by xingfumama.

Creations of Hope

We create artificial homes to replace the habitats we have destroyed, hoping that wildlife will continue to thrive. We repurpose items in the hope of creating a more sustainable world… …with a bit of artful whimsy. Lens-Artists Challenge #299- Hopeful hosted by Patti.

Edible Flowers?

Cee’s weekend Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)